For the third year running Sandwell Council has published details of the borough’s 50 fastest growing businesses – giving a snapshot on firms that employ more than 6,500 people and have a combined revenue of £1.5 billion. The Top 50 list celebrates these companies’ achievements, as well as the economic contribution they make to the West Midlands.

Strong demand for industrial sites in the region means there are no empty units available on Kelvin Way Trading Estate for the first time in over ten years.

Corrugated packaging company Diamond Box has purchased the UK’s first dual print corrugated cardboard printing press.

The Black Country Chamber has reported an increase in domestic sales for Black Country businesses for a second consecutive quarter. Almost half of the businesses surveyed within the region for The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) reported a rise in sales.

Our #madeinsandwell Monday star this week is David Manners Group, which manufactures and supplies parts for classic and modern cars. This year the Sandwell firm is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Two of the categories in this year’s Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards are in memory of the late Tony Andrews, who was regarded as one of the region’s leading business advisers.

HP Pelzer Holding GmbH has announced the acquisition of Tipton firm CAB Automotive Limited from its parent company Advancel Limited.

This week we’re giving over our #madeinsandwell Monday space to promote Black Country Day, which takes place this Friday (14 July).

This week’s #madeinsandwell Monday star is Robinson Brothers Limited, an independent manufacturer of speciality organic chemicals, based in West Bromwich.